One of the largest and most prestigious events of its kind anywhere in the world, Ashkenaz 2008 will once again feature the best of the global Yiddish/Jewish culture scene, from traditional and boundary-breaking Klezmer and Yiddish music, to diverse offerings in theatre, film, visual arts, literature, family programming, participatory dance workshops, and the Ashkenaz Parade. Come celebrate with us… August 26 to September 1, 2008 at Harbourfront Centre and various satellite locations throughout Toronto. |
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Though the majority of Ashkenaz events are offered free to the public, this year's festival will feature seven special ticketed events, including Abraham Inc., Zully Goldfarb, Andy Statman, Flory Jagoda, Theresa Tova, Mitch Smolkin, and Allan Merovitz’s “If Cows Could Fly.” Click here to read more
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Ashkenaz is a charitable non-profit organization and relies on the support of its community. Most festival programming is available FREE to the public, making high quality Jewish arts fully accessible to youth, students, seniors, young families, and low-income groups. We are still seeking donations and volunteers to assist us with the production of this year’s festival. If you love Ashkenaz and want to contribute your time or resources, please let us know. To volunteer, read more here. To donate, read more here
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Ashkenaz is thrilled to be partnering with the Koffler Centre of the Arts to present a fabulous Yiddish Arts Camp for kids, from Monday, August 25 to Friday, August 29. The Klez Kids will be treated to workshops in music, dance, arts and Yiddish culture run by world-class local artists and international musicians and performers who will be in Toronto to present at the Ashkenaz Festival. The acclaimed Shadowland Theatre will run fun arts sessions to prepare a culminating parade where all the families are invited. Read more and register |
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